JP2023504804A - Adhesive layer - Google Patents

Abstract

In the present application, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including at least first and second regions having different physical properties from each other, wherein the difference in physical properties between regions such as elastic modulus and creep strain is relatively large for each region. To provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in which the difference between regions of physical properties such as peel strength and recovery rate is maintained relatively small.

Description

This application takes priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0164158 filed on December 10, 2019 and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0167239 filed on December 13, 2019. The content claimed and disclosed in the relevant Korean patent application document is incorporated herein by reference.

The present application relates to adhesive layers.

A flexible device is a device of a new concept, and examples thereof include so-called foldable devices and rollable devices. When the foldable device is folded or the rollable device is rolled, different types of force are applied to the folding or rolling portion and the non-folding portion, and the folding or rolling shaft also acts on the folding or rolling portion. Different types of force are applied depending on the distance relationship.

When the device includes an adhesive layer, the adhesive layer is compressed in the thickness direction at a portion 100 overlapping or adjacent to the folding axis within the folding region of the foldable device, as exemplarily shown in FIG. , a force is applied to elongate the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in the length direction, and the force is applied in the form of expanding the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in the thickness direction at the outer folding part 200 far from the folding axis.

As described above, since the degree and shape of the applied force differ depending on the folding or rolling portion, the non-folding or rolling portion, and the position within the folding or rolling portion, when the adhesive layer with the same physical properties is applied regardless of the portion, at least Defects of the adhesive layer occur at one or more sites. Defects of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer include lifting, peeling, cohesive failure and/or air bubble generation of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

In order to solve this problem, Patent Document 1 discloses a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer manufactured to have different physical properties between a folding or rolling portion and a non-folding portion.

In the method disclosed in Patent Document 1, electromagnetic waves are irradiated only to a part of a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is cross-linked by irradiation of electromagnetic waves such as ultraviolet rays, and the physical properties of the regions irradiated with electromagnetic waves and the regions not irradiated with electromagnetic waves are measured. It is a method that induces the difference between

However, in Patent Document 1, if the difference in physical properties between the area irradiated with the electromagnetic waves and the area not irradiated with the electromagnetic wave of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is specifically set, an advantageous effect can be obtained in a foldable or rollable device. It doesn't say if it happens.

Further, in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to increase the difference in physical properties between regions having different physical properties.

That is, the adhesive applied to the folding or rolling portion of the flexible device and the adhesive applied to the portion overlapping or adjacent to the folding or rolling axis within the folding or rolling portion have relatively low elastic modulus and high creep. Although it is more advantageous to show the creep strain, the pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to the part other than the folding or rolling part and to the outer part apart from the folding or rolling axis even within the folding or rolling part is relative. It is advantageous in terms of cuttability and workability to exhibit a relatively high elastic modulus and a low creep strain.

The method disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a method of inducing a difference in physical properties by providing a difference in irradiation amount of electromagnetic waves to the same pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. However, in the above-described method, it is possible to induce a deviation in physical properties of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer over a certain level through a difference in cross-linking density due to a difference in the irradiation dose of electromagnetic waves, but the elastic modulus of the same material can be induced. There is a limit to increasing the deviation of physical properties such as creep deformation rate.

In addition, although Patent Document 1 is interested in the difference in physical properties between the folding or rolling site and the non-folding or rolling site, consideration is given to the fact that different types of force are applied to different degrees depending on the site even within the folding or rolling site. not.

Depending on the physical properties, the adhesive applied to the folding or rolling part and the adhesive applied to different parts, and even within the folding or rolling part, the adhesive applied to the part overlapping or adjacent to the folding axis or rolling axis In some cases, it is advantageous to have a small difference in physical properties between adhesives applied to outer parts far from the folding axis or the rolling axis. For example, it is advantageous to have a large difference between the elastic modulus and the creep deformation rate, but it is advantageous to show a difference as small as possible in the peel strength and the recovery rate.

However, since the degree of difference in peel strength and recovery rate of the adhesive usually varies with the same tendency as the degree of difference in elastic modulus and creep deformation rate of the adhesive, the elastic modulus of the same adhesive varies. It is a very difficult problem to make the difference in peel strength and recovery rate relatively small while increasing the difference in creep strain rate.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0047035

The present application relates to adhesive layers. In the present application, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including at least first and second regions having different physical properties from each other, wherein the greater the difference in physical properties between the regions such as elastic modulus and creep strain, the more advantageous the physical properties. Provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in which the difference is maintained relatively large in each region, and the difference in physical properties such as peel strength and recovery rate, which are advantageous as the difference in physical properties between regions is small, is maintained relatively small in each region. as one purpose.

An object of the present application is to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in which the first and second regions are formed of pressure-sensitive adhesive having the same composition.

Another object of the present application is to provide an adhesive for flexible devices such as foldable devices and rollable devices.

Unless otherwise specified, the physical properties referred to herein are those measured at room temperature when the measurement temperature affects the corresponding physical properties.

As used herein, the term normal temperature refers to a temperature in a state that is not particularly heated or cooled, and is any one temperature within the range of about 10°C to 30°C, such as about 15°C or higher, 18°C or higher, It can mean a temperature of 20° C. or higher or about 23° C. or higher, but less than or equal to about 27°C. Also, unless otherwise specified, all temperatures referred to herein are in degrees Celsius.

Unless otherwise specified, the physical properties referred to herein are those measured at normal pressure when the measurement pressure affects the relevant physical properties.

In this specification, the term atmospheric pressure means a pressure in a state of not being pressurized or decompressed, and generally means a pressure of about 1 atm, which is the atmospheric pressure level.

Among the physical properties referred to herein, when the measured humidity affects the corresponding physical properties, unless otherwise specified, the physical properties are the physical properties measured at the natural humidity under the normal temperature and pressure conditions.

The present application relates to adhesive layers. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application can include at least first and second regions. The first and second regions are regions that differ from each other in creep strain characteristics and/or storage modulus characteristics. As long as the creep strain and/or storage modulus properties are different, the first and second regions may have the same other physical properties.

The first and second regions may be formed in a single pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (single-layer pressure-sensitive adhesive layer). Therefore, the first and second regions may form the surface of the same adhesive layer.

In one example, the first and second regions are formed to have different storage modulus characteristics and/or creep strain characteristics while the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers in the corresponding regions have the same composition. can be

In the above, that the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers of the first and second regions have the same composition means that the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers of the first and second regions contain the same copolymer.

When the first and second regions each contain a cross-linking agent, the cross-linking agents may also be of the same type.

In the above, that the copolymers are the same means that the copolymers contain the same type of monomer units in substantially the same content. In the above, substantially the same content means that the content of the same monomer unit in both copolymers is completely the same, or if there is a difference, the difference is within 10% by weight, within 9% by weight, and 8% by weight. %, 7% by weight, 6% by weight, 5% by weight, 4% by weight, 3% by weight, 2% by weight, or 1% by weight. Even when the first and second regions having the same composition each contain two or more copolymers, the two or more copolymers are the same and the ratio between them is substantially the same. good. In the above, substantially the same content of two or more copolymers means that the ratio between the copolymers is completely the same, or if there is a difference, the difference is within 10% by weight, within 9% by weight, 8% by weight or less, 7% by weight or less, 6% by weight or less, 5% by weight or less, 4% by weight or less, 3% by weight or less, 2% by weight or less, or 1% by weight or less.

In addition, when the same cross-linking agent is contained in the first and second regions of the same composition, the content thereof may be the same or different. The difference in the content of the cross-linking agent contained in the two regions is within 10% by weight, within 9% by weight, within 8% by weight, within 7% by weight, within 6% by weight, within 5% by weight, within 4% by weight, and 3% by weight. up to, up to 2% by weight or up to 1% by weight.

Also, as used herein, the term copolymer refers to the result of a polymerization reaction of a mixture of monomers. Also, the term monomer unit means a state in which monomers form a copolymer after the polymerization reaction.

The first and second regions of the adhesive layer may have different creep strain properties.

In a flexible device, an adhesive layer applied to a folding or rolling portion receives a large amount of stress and is severely deformed during folding or rolling with respect to an adhesive layer applied to other portions. In addition, even within the folding or rolling portion, the adhesive in the portion that overlaps or is adjacent to the folding axis or the rolling axis receives more stress than the adhesive in the outer portion and is severely deformed. Therefore, it is advantageous that the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer applied to the portion is formed so as to effectively cope with deformation and effectively relieve stress.

For example, the second region of the first and second regions may be the adhesive layer applied to the folding or rolling portion, or the second region may overlap or be adjacent to the folding axis or the rolling axis. In the case of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, it may be advantageous that the absolute value of the difference in creep deformation rate (60° C.) between the first and second regions is 20% or more. The creep deformation rate difference may be determined by Equation 1 below.

[Formula 1]
D _C60 =100×(C _60.1 −C _60.2 )/C _60.2
In Equation 1, D _C60 is the difference in creep deformation rate, C _60.1 is the creep deformation rate of the first region at 60° C., and C _60.2 is the creep deformation rate of the second region at 60° C. rate.

In other examples, the absolute value of the difference in creep strain is 25% or more, 30% or more, 35% or more, 40% or more, 45% or more, 50% or more, 55% or more, 60% or more, 65% or more. , 70% or more, 75% or more, or 80% or more, or 100% or less, 95% or less, 90% or less, 85% or less, 80% or less, 75% or less, 70% or less, 65% or less, 60% Below, it may be about 55% or less or 50% or less.

In one example, the creep strain difference can be a negative number.

As the creep deformation rate increases, the stress during folding or rolling can be relaxed and the deformation can be effectively followed, but the cuttability and storage stability of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer deteriorate. Therefore, the greater the difference in the creep deformation rate between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is applied to the portion that undergoes severe deformation such as the folding or rolling portion and the portion that is adjacent to the folding or rolling axis and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that is applied to the other portion, the more advantageous it is. However, when using a conventional pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, it is difficult to set a large difference as described above. However, the present application can effectively control said difference.

In the adhesive layer of the present application, the creep deformation rate of the first region can be effectively set large while maintaining the creep deformation rate of the second region relatively high. The creep strain at 60° C. of the region can be on the order of 100% or more, 150% or more, 200% or more, 250% or more, 300% or more, 350% or more, 400% or more, 450% or more, or 500% or more. The upper limit of the creep deformation rate at 60° C. of the second region is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 1,000% or less, 950% or less, 900% or less, 850% or less, 800% or less, 750% or less, 700%. 650% or less, 600% or less, 550% or less, 500% or less, 450% or less, or 400% or less. When the second region having such a range is applied to the folding or rolling part or near the folding or rolling axis, it effectively relieves the stress applied during folding or rolling and is resistant to deformation. It is possible to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that can follow such a difference in the creep deformation rate of the second region from that of the first region, thereby ensuring cuttability and storage stability.

The absolute value of the difference in creep deformation rate (−20° C.) between the first and second regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may be 5% or more. The difference in creep strain can be determined by Equation 3 below.

[Formula 3]
D _CM20 =100×(C _M20.1 −C _M20.2 )/C _M20.2
In Equation 3, _DCM20 is the difference in creep strain rate, CM20.1 is the creep strain rate of the first region at -20°C, and _CM20.2 is the creep _strain rate of the second region at -20°C. is the creep strain rate.

In other examples, the absolute value of the difference in creep strain is 7% or more, 9% or more, 11% or more, 13% or more, 15% or more, 17% or more, 19% or more, 21% or more, 23% or more. , 25% or more, 27% or more, or 29% or more, or 100% or less, 95% or less, 90% or less, 85% or less, 80% or less, 75% or less, 70% or less, 65% or less, 60% 55% or less, 50% or less, 45% or less, 40% or less, 35% or less, 30% or less, 25% or less, 20% or less, or 15% or less.

In one example, the creep strain difference can be a negative number.

In one example, the creep deformation rate of the second region at −20° C. is 30% or more, 35% or more, 40% or more, 45% or more, 50% or more, 55% or more, 60% or more, 65% or more, It can be about 70% or more, 75% or more, 80% or more, 85% or more, 90% or more, 95% or more, 100% or more, 105% or more, 110% or more, or 115% or more. In other examples, the creep deformation rate at -20 ° C. is 1,000% or less, 950% or less, 900% or less, 850% or less, 800% or less, 750% or less, 700% or less, 650% or less, 600 % or less, 550% or less, 500% or less, 450% or less, 400% or less, 350% or less, 300% or less, 250% or less, 200% or less, 150% or less, 100% or less, 90% or less, 80% or less Or it may be about 70% or less.

Under the ratio of the creep deformation rate of the second region and the creep deformation rate of the first and second regions as described above, the stress applied during folding or rolling can be effectively relieved and the deformation can be well followed. , a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that ensures cutability and storage stability.

By having the above properties, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be effectively applied to the flexible device over a low temperature to high temperature range.

In another example, the first and second regions of the adhesive layer can have different storage modulus properties to a similar effect.

For example, if the second region of the first and second regions is a region existing at a folding or rolling site, or a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer overlapping or adjacent to the folding axis or the rolling axis, Advantageously, the absolute value of the difference in storage modulus (60° C.) between the first and second regions is 10% or more. The storage modulus difference may be determined by Equation 5 below.

[Formula 5]
D _M60 = 100 x (M _60.1 - M _60.2 )/M _60.2
In Equation 5, M _C60 is the difference in storage modulus, M _60.1 is the storage modulus of the first region at 60° C., and M _60.2 is the storage modulus of the second region at 60° C. rate.

In other examples, the absolute value of the difference in storage modulus is 15% or more, 20% or more, 25% or more, 30% or more, 35% or more, 40% or more, or 45% or more, or 100% or less, 95% or less, 90% or less, 85% or less, 80% or less, 75% or less, 70% or less, 65% or less, 60% or less, 55% or less, 50% or less, 45% or less, 40% or less, 35% 30% or less, 25% or less, 20% or less, or 15% or less.

In one example, the storage modulus difference may be a positive number.

The smaller the storage modulus, the more stress can be relieved during folding or rolling and the more effective the deformation can be followed. Therefore, the storage of the adhesive layer applied to the folding or rolling part, or the adhesive layer applied to the part near the folding or rolling axis and the adhesive layer to the other part in the folding or rolling part The larger the difference in elastic modulus, the more advantageous it is, but when using a conventional pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, it is difficult to set such a large difference. However, the present application can effectively control said difference.

In the adhesive layer of the present application, the storage elastic modulus of the second region can be maintained relatively low, while the storage elastic modulus of the first region can be effectively set large. The storage modulus of the region at 60° C. is about 50,000 Pa or less, 45,000 Pa or less, 40,000 Pa or less, 35,000 Pa or less, 30,000 Pa or less, 25,000 Pa or less, 20,000 Pa or less, or 15,000 Pa or less. or 1,000 Pa or more, 1500 Pa or more, 2,000 Pa or more, 2500 Pa or more, 3,000 Pa or more, 3,500 Pa or more, 4,000 Pa or more, 4,500 Pa or more, 5,000 Pa or more, 5,500 Pa or more, 6,000 Pa or more, 6,500 Pa or more, 7,000 Pa or more, 7,500 Pa or more, 8,000 Pa or more, 8,500 Pa or more, 9,000 Pa or more, 9,500 Pa or more, 10,000 Pa or more, 11,000 Pa or more, It may be about 12,000 Pa or more, 13,000 Pa or more, 14,000 Pa or more, 15,000 Pa or more, or about 16,000 Pa or more. When the second region having such a range is applied to a portion that is frequently deformed during folding or rolling, it can effectively relieve the stress applied during folding or rolling and follow the deformation well. Since the storage elastic modulus of the second region is different from that of the first region, it is possible to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in which cuttability and storage stability are ensured.

The absolute value of the difference in storage modulus (30° C.) between the first and second regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may be 3% or more. The difference in storage modulus can be determined by Equation 6 below.

[Formula 6]
D _M30 = 100 × (M _30.1 - M _30.2 )/M _30.2
In Equation 6, D _M30 is the difference in storage modulus, _M30.1 is the storage modulus of the first region at 30°C, and _M30.2 is the storage modulus of the second region at 30°C. rate.

In other examples, the absolute value of the difference in storage modulus is 5% or more, 7% or more, 9% or more, 11% or more, 13% or more, or 15% or more, or 100% or less, 95% or less, 90% or less, 85% or less, 80% or less, 75% or less, 70% or less, 65% or less, 60% or less, 55% or less, 50% or less, 45% or less, 40% or less, 35% or less, 30% 25% or less, 20% or less, 15% or less, or 10% or less.

In one example, the storage modulus difference may be a positive number.

In one example, is the storage modulus of the second region at 30° C. about 50,000 Pa or less, 45,000 Pa or less, 40,000 Pa or less, 35,000 Pa or less, 30,000 Pa or less, or 25,000 Pa or less? , 1,000 Pa or more, 1,500 Pa or more, 2,000 Pa or more, 2,500 Pa or more, 3,000 Pa or more, 3,500 Pa or more, 4,000 Pa or more, 4,500 Pa or more, 5,000 Pa or more, 5,500 Pa or more , 6,000 Pa or more, 6,500 Pa or more, 7,000 Pa or more, 7,500 Pa or more, 8,000 Pa or more, 8,500 Pa or more, 9,000 Pa or more, 9,500 Pa or more, 10,000 Pa or more, 11,000 Pa or more , 12,000 Pa or more, 13,000 Pa or more, 14,000 Pa or more, 15,000 Pa or more, 16,000 Pa or more, 17,000 Pa or more, 18,000 Pa or more, 19,000 Pa or more, 20,000 Pa or more, 21,000 Pa or more , 22,000 Pa or more, 23,000 Pa or more, or about 24,000 Pa or more.

Under the ratio of the storage elastic modulus of the second region and the storage elastic modulus of the first and second regions as described above, the stress applied during folding or rolling can be effectively relieved and deformation can be well followed. , a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that ensures cutability and storage stability.

By having the above properties, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be effectively applied to the flexible device over a low temperature to high temperature range.

The absolute value of the difference in storage modulus (−20° C.) between the first and second regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may be 1% or more. The storage modulus difference can be determined by Equation 7 below.

[Formula 7]
D _M20 =100×(M _20.1 −M _20.2 )/M _20.2
In Equation 7, D _M20 is the difference in storage modulus, _M20.1 is the storage modulus of the first region at -20°C, and _M20.2 is the storage modulus of the second region at -20°C. is the storage modulus.

In other examples, the absolute value of the difference in storage modulus is 3% or more, 5% or more, 7% or more, 9% or more, 11% or more, 13% or more, or 15% or more, or 100% or less, 95% or less, 90% or less, 85% or less, 80% or less, 75% or less, 70% or less, 65% or less, 60% or less, 55% or less, 50% or less, 45% or less, 40% or less, 35% 30% or less, 25% or less, 20% or less, 15% or less, 10% or less, 8% or less, 6% or less, 4% or less, or 2% or less.

In one example, the difference in storage modulus can be a positive number or a negative number.

In one example, the storage modulus of the second region at −20° C. is 500,000 Pa or less, 450,000 Pa or less, 400,000 Pa or less, 350,000 Pa or less, 300,000 Pa or less, 250,000 Pa or less, 200,000 Pa or less, 150,000 Pa or less, 140,000 Pa or less, 130,000 Pa or less, or about 120,000 Pa or less, or 10,000 Pa or more, 15,000 Pa or more, 20,000 Pa or more, 25,000 Pa or more, 30 80 ,000 Pa or more, 85,000 Pa or more, 90,000 Pa or more, 95,000 Pa or more, 100,000 Pa or more, 110,000 Pa or more, or 115,000 Pa or more.

Under the ratio of the storage elastic modulus of the second region and the storage elastic modulus of the first and second regions as described above, the stress applied during folding or rolling can be effectively relieved and deformation can be well followed. , a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that ensures cutability and storage stability.

Moreover, by having the above properties, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be effectively applied to the flexible device over a range from low temperature to high temperature.

The first and second regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application may satisfy either one of the creep deformation property and the storage modulus property, or both of them.

The first and second regions that satisfy the creep deformation property and/or the storage elastic modulus property may both be formed to have a recovery rate above a certain level. That is, as described above, the area of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer applied to the folding or rolling site (e.g., the second area) advantageously has a high creep deformation modulus and/or a low storage modulus; Too high a modulus or too low a storage modulus reduces the ability to recover after deformation (folding or rolling). Therefore, for example, when the device is unfolded again after being folded, there may be a problem that folding traces or the like may be observed at the folded site. In this case, the second region should be set to have a high recovery rate, but the recovery rate tends to decrease in the region with a high creep deformation rate or a low storage elastic modulus. However, in the present application, the second region exhibits a relatively higher creep deformation rate and/or a lower storage modulus than the first region, and at the same time exhibits a certain level or more of recovery rate together with the first region. can be formed.

Accordingly, in one example, the absolute value of the difference in recovery rate according to Equation 2 below may be 15% or less between the first and second regions.

[Formula 2]
D _R60 =100×(R _60.1 −R _60.2 )/R _60.2
In Equation 2, D _R60 is the recovery rate difference, R _60.1 is the recovery rate at 60° C. in the first region, and R _60.2 is the recovery rate at 60° C. in the second region. .

In other examples, the absolute value of the difference in recovery rate is about 13% or less, 11% or less, 9% or less, 7% or less, 5% or less, or 3% or less, or 0% or more, or 0.5%. % or more, 1% or more, 1.5% or more, 2% or more, 2.5% or more, 3% or more, 3.5% or more, 4% or more, 4.5% or more, or about 5% or more good too.

The recovery rate difference may be a positive number.

Further, the recovery rate of the first region of the adhesive layer at 60° C. is 80% or more, 85% or more, or 90% or more, or 100% or less, 98% or less, 96% or less, 94% or less, It can be on the order of 92% or less or 90% or less.

In one example, the first and second regions may have an absolute value of a difference in recovery rate according to Equation 4 below of 20% or less.

[Formula 4]
D _RM20 =100×(R _M20.1 −R _M20.2 ) _/RM20.2
In Equation 4, D _M20 is the recovery rate difference, _RM20.1 is the recovery rate of the first region at −20° C., and _RM20.2 is the recovery rate of the second region at −20° C. is.

In other examples, the absolute value of the difference in recovery rate is about 19% or less, about 17% or less, about 15% or less, about 13% or less, 11% or less, 9% or less, 7% or less, 5% or less, or About 3% or less, 0% or more, 0.5% or more, 1% or more, 1.5% or more, 2% or more, 2.5% or more, 3% or more, 3.5% or more, 4% 4.5% or more, 5% or more, 5.5% or more, 6% or more, 6.5% or more, 7% or more, 7.5% or more, 8% or more, 8.5% or more, or 9% It may be more than that.

The recovery rate difference may be a positive number.

In the adhesive layer, the recovery rate of the first region at −20° C. is 70% or more, 75% or more, 80% or more, 85% or more, or 90% or more, or 100% or less and 98% or less. , 96% or less, 94% or less, 92% or less or 90% or less.

As described above, formation of the first and second regions effectively accommodates repeated deformations (folding and/or rolling) applied to the flexible device, and results in defects (e.g., observation of deformation marks) before and after deformation. etc.), and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer stably maintains its designed properties over a low to high temperature range.

The first and second regions that satisfy the creep deformation property and/or the storage modulus property may both be formed to have a peel force above a certain level. That is, as described above, it is advantageous for the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer applied to the non-folding or rolling region to have a low creep deformation rate and/or a high storage modulus. If the elastic modulus is excessively high, the peel strength of the corresponding area tends to be low, and in such a case, defects such as lifting, peeling, or bubble generation are likely to occur during use. However, in the present application, the first region exhibits a relatively low creep deformation rate and/or a high storage modulus compared to the second region, and at the same time exhibits a certain level of peel strength together with the second region. can be formed.

Therefore, in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer satisfying the creep deformation property and/or the storage modulus property, the absolute value of the difference in peel strength according to Equation 8 below may be 40% or less between the first and second regions.

[Formula 8]
D _PG =100×(P _G.1 −P _G.2 )/P _{G.2 . 2}
In Equation 8, D _PG is the peel force difference, and _{PG. 1} is the peeling force of the first region to the glass, and _{PG. 2} is the peeling force of the second region from the glass.

The peel force is normal temperature peel force measured at room temperature.

In other examples, the absolute value of the peel force difference is about 35% or less, 30% or less, 25% or less, 20% or less, 15% or less, 10% or less, 5% or less, or 0% or more. , 5% or more, 10% or more, 15% or more, 20% or more, or about 25% or more.

The peel force difference may be a negative number.

Further, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a normal-temperature peeling force against glass in the first region of 500 gf/inch or more, 700 gf/inch or more, 900 gf/inch or more, 1000 gf/inch or more, or 1100 gf/inch or more, or 3000 gf/inch or less. , 2800 gf/inch or less, 2600 gf/inch or less, 2400 gf/inch or less, 2200 gf/inch or less, 2000 gf/inch or less, 1800 gf/inch or less, 1600 gf/inch or less, 1400 gf/inch or less, or about 1200 gf/inch or less good.

In one example, in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer satisfying the creep deformation property and/or the storage modulus property, the absolute value of the difference in peel strength according to Equation 9 below in the first and second regions is 50% or less. could be.

[Formula 9]
D _PI =100×(P _I.1 −P _I.2 )/P _{I. 2}
In Equation 9, D _PI is the peel force difference, and P _{I. 1} is the peeling force of the first region from the polyimide film, and P _{I. 2} is the peeling force of the second region from the polyimide film.

The peel force is normal temperature peel force measured at room temperature.

In other examples, the absolute value of the peel force difference is about 45% or less, about 40% or less, 35% or less, 30% or less, 25% or less, 20% or less, 15% or less, or 10% or less. Alternatively, it may be about 0% or more, 5% or more, 10% or more, 15% or more, or 20% or more.

The peel force difference may be a negative number.

In addition, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a peel strength at room temperature of the first region to the polyimide film of 500 gf/inch or more, 700 gf/inch or more, 900 gf/inch or more, or 1000 gf/inch or more, or 3000 gf/inch or less and 2800 gf/inch. 2600 gf/inch or less, 2400 gf/inch or less, 2200 gf/inch or less, 2000 gf/inch or less, 1800 gf/inch or less, 1600 gf/inch or less, 1400 gf/inch or less, 1200 gf/inch or less, or about 1000 gf/inch or less good too.

As described above, formation of the first and second regions effectively accommodates repeated deformations (folding and/or rolling) applied to the flexible device, and results in defects (e.g., observation of deformation marks) before and after deformation. etc.), and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that does not cause lifting, peeling and/or air bubble generation can be provided.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application can be formed in various forms as long as it includes at least one of the first regions and at least one of the second regions.

One or two or more of the first and second regions may be formed. Further, a third region having a storage modulus and/or creep deformation rate characteristic different from those of the first and second regions may also be formed in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

In one example, the number of regions having different storage elastic moduli and/or creep deformation rates in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may range from 2 to 50. In the above, when the number of regions having different storage elastic moduli and/or creep deformation rates is two, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer includes one each of the first region and the second region. In other examples, the number of regions having different storage elastic moduli and/or creep deformation rates is 3 or more, 4 or more, 5 or more, 6 or more, 7 or more, 8 or more, 9 or more, 10 1 or more, 11 or more, or 12 or more, or 49 or less, 48 or less, 47 or less, 45 or less, 40 or less, 35 or less, 30 or less, or 25 or less good. However, the above contents are exemplary matters of the present application. The number of regions with different storage moduli and/or creep deformation moduli may vary according to the configuration of the specific flexible device.

Formation of the regions having different storage moduli and/or creep deformation rates, including the first and second regions, in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may be changed according to specific applications, and is not particularly limited.

For example, the first and second regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may be formed in a direction aligned with a folded or rolled axis 3000, as shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. At this time, the folded or rolled axis may be included in the second area of the first and second areas. FIG. 2 is an example in which one second region is formed to be aligned with the folding or rolling axis, and FIG. 3 is an example in which two second regions are formed to be aligned with the folding or rolling axis. This is an example of a case where Needless to say, two or more second regions may be formed.

Also, the second region may be formed to be horizontal with the folding or rolling axis, or may be formed to form an angle within a certain range. For example, the second region may be formed in the shape of a line and form an angle of about 0 to 180 degrees with respect to the folding or rolling axis.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, one of the first and second regions (in the case of FIG. 4, the second region) forms the figure 2000. be prepared to do so. Although FIG. 4 exemplifies the case where the second area forms the figure 2000, the figure 2000 may be formed by the first area. The shape of the figure is also not limited, and may be formed in various shapes such as a circle, an oval, a triangle, a rectangle and/or other polygons.

Formation of the regions having different storage elastic moduli and/or creep deformation rates, including the first and second regions, in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is not limited to the above exemplary cases, and may be variously changed.

On the other hand, FIGS. 2 to 4 are examples of observing the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including the first and second regions.

In one example, regions having different storage elastic moduli and/or creep deformation rates, including the first and second regions, may be formed inside the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the first region 1000 and the second region 2000 may be formed along the thickness direction of the adhesive layer when the adhesive layer is viewed from the side. Reference numeral 4000 in FIG. 5 indicates a base film to be described later.

When the base film described later is present on one side or both sides of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, the storage elastic modulus and/or creep deformation rate including the first region 1000 and the second region 2000 is increased as illustrated in FIG. The different regions may be formed so as to contact at least the base film 4000 . By forming the region in this way, the stress generated in the substrate during deformation (folding or rolling) can be effectively relieved, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be adhered along the bend of the adherend. Therefore, it is possible to improve the land reclamation characteristics.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may be formed by various methods including known methods. By applying the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application to be described later in this process, the difference in creep deformation rate characteristics and/or storage elastic modulus characteristics between the regions mentioned above is largely maintained, and the recovery rate and/or peeling The force can form first and second regions formed with a small difference above a certain level.

For example, the first and second regions may be formed by differentiating the amount of heat applied to the adhesive and/or the amount of electromagnetic waves applied to induce a difference in crosslink density between the regions. In the above, the range of electromagnetic waves includes microwaves, infrared rays (IR), ultraviolet rays (UV), X-rays and gamma rays, as well as alpha-particle beams, proton beams and neutron beams. particle beams such as neutron beams or electron beams, typically UV or electron beams.

According to the method as described above, the first region is generally formed with a high cross-linking density, and the second region is a region with a relatively low cross-linking density.

In the above, the method of inducing a difference in crosslink density by irradiating electromagnetic waves is not particularly limited.

For example, the crosslink density can be adjusted by controlling the irradiation amount and/or irradiation time of the electromagnetic wave at each location of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to the target patterns of the first and second regions. For example, when the amount of electromagnetic wave irradiation in the adhesive layer is large or the irradiation time is long, the crosslink density of the adhesive increases and the first region is formed. Two regions can be formed. In addition, the second region can be formed even when the amount of UV irradiation is zero.

The method of controlling the crosslink density by providing a difference in the irradiation of electromagnetic waves as described above is not particularly limited. For example, a method of spot irradiation of electromagnetic waves using a laser processing apparatus or a stepper (exposure apparatus), or a method of shielding electromagnetic waves or using a light-shielding mask can induce a difference in electromagnetic wave irradiation.

The spot irradiation method is a method in which the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is moved while spot-irradiating an electromagnetic wave, or the electromagnetic wave itself, which is spot-irradiated, is moved on the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer to induce a deviation in crosslink density. In this process, the cross-linking density deviation can be induced by controlling the diameter of the spot-irradiated electromagnetic wave, the movement path of the irradiation light source, the irradiation amount, or the irradiation time.

On the other hand, when the blocking mask is used to implement the first and second regions, the electromagnetic waves may be applied to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer through the blocking mask.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary method of forming the first and second regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. 4 is a view showing a process of irradiating an electromagnetic wave through a blocking mask d after lamination. Electromagnetic waves are indicated by arrows in the drawings. Although the drawing shows a case in which a weak electromagnetic wave is additionally irradiated after removing the shielding mask d, the following processes may not be performed.

In the above, the blocking mask may be made of a material that blocks and does not transmit irradiated electromagnetic waves. Materials constituting the mask are not particularly limited, and for example, general materials known in this field can be appropriately adopted and used.

A light shielding mask may be used to form the first and second regions and so on. In such a case, the adhesive layer is irradiated with electromagnetic waves through the light-shielding mask.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a process of forming a transparent release film c on an adhesive layer b formed on a base film a and then irradiating ultraviolet rays through a light shielding mask e. The emitted electromagnetic waves are indicated by arrows.

In the above description, the light-shielding mask means a mask made of a material having a light-shielding rate of about 40% to 95% or 50% to 90% with respect to the irradiated electromagnetic wave. Materials constituting the mask are not particularly limited, and general materials known in this field can be appropriately adopted and used. When a predetermined pattern is formed on such a light-shielding mask and electromagnetic waves are irradiated using this as a medium, as shown in FIG. Then, a strong electromagnetic wave is irradiated, and only a part of the irradiated electromagnetic wave is transmitted through the portion where the pattern is not formed, and a weak electromagnetic wave is irradiated. Accordingly, a region irradiated with strong electromagnetic waves and a region irradiated with weak electromagnetic waves may be formed as first and second regions, respectively.

In another example, a transparent film (for example, a release film, etc.) on which a printed pattern is formed may be used to form the first and second regions. That is, after printing a pattern on the release film with an ink having a property of absorbing the irradiated electromagnetic wave, the first and the first and A second region can be formed. FIG. 8 shows a structure in which a substrate film a, an adhesive layer b, and a release film c are sequentially formed, and print patterns c1, c2, c3, c4, c5, c6, and c7 are formed on the release film c, It is a schematic diagram in the case of irradiating an electromagnetic wave (arrow). In this method, by setting different transmittances to electromagnetic waves for the printed patterns c1, c2, c3, c4, c5, c6, and c7, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having finer first and second regions is formed. can be embodied.

In the present application, various methods other than the method described above can be applied to induce a difference in crosslink density, thereby forming the first and second regions.

Meanwhile, there is no particular limitation on the amount of electromagnetic waves irradiated in the above process. The form of the electromagnetic wave can also be selected so that the appropriate first and second regions are formed, for example, the electromagnetic wave is irradiated with a light dose within the range of about 1,000 mJ/cm ² to 5,000 mJ/cm ² . can do. At this time, the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave to be irradiated is not particularly limited, and the electromagnetic wave having a wavelength capable of cross-linking the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be irradiated. In one example, the electromagnetic waves can be emitted through a Fusion D-bulb equipped light source.

The adhesive layer of the present application may contain an acrylic copolymer. The term acrylic copolymer refers to acrylic monomer units of 50% by weight or more, 55% by weight or more, 60% by weight or more, 65% by weight or more, 70% by weight or more, 75% by weight or more, 80 It means a copolymer containing at least 85% by weight, or at least 90% by weight. The ratio of the acrylic monomer units in the copolymer may be about 100% by weight or less, 99% by weight or less, 98% by weight or less, 97% by weight or less, 96% by weight or less, or 95% by weight or less.

In the above, the acrylic monomer means acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or derivatives thereof (for example, acrylic acid ester or methacrylic acid ester).

The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer contains the acrylic copolymer in a weight ratio of 50% by weight or more, 55% by weight or more, 60% by weight or more, 65% by weight or more, 70% by weight or more, 75% by weight or more, 80% by weight or more, 85% by weight or more. It can contain more than 90% by weight or more. The content ratio of the acrylic copolymer in the adhesive layer may be about 100 wt% or less, 99 wt% or less, 98 wt% or less, 97 wt% or less, 96 wt% or less, or 95 wt% or less.

As the acrylic copolymer, an acrylic copolymer containing an alkyl(meth)acrylate unit, a unit represented by Formula 1 below, a polar functional group-containing unit, and a unit represented by Formula 2 below may be used.

In the above, units mean monomer units.

化学式１でＲ_１は水素またはアルキル基を表し、Ｒ_２は炭素数１１～１３のアルキル基を表す。 [Chemical Formula 1]

In Formula 1, R ₁ represents hydrogen or an alkyl group, and R ₂ represents an alkyl group having 11-13 carbon atoms.

化学式２でＲ_１は水素またはアルキル基を表し、Ｒ_３は芳香族ケトン基または（メタ）アクリロイル基である。 [Chemical Formula 2]

In Chemical Formula ₂ , _R1 represents hydrogen or an alkyl group, and R3 represents an aromatic ketone group or a (meth)acryloyl group.

The acrylic copolymer containing the above monomer units is effective in forming the desired first and second regions.

In particular, the acrylic copolymer is formed of a so-called crystalline copolymer in a predetermined proportion of the units of Chemical Formula 1 and/or the polar functional group-containing units, or has properties similar to those of the crystalline copolymer. It will be. As used herein, the term crystalline copolymer means a copolymer having a melting point within a predetermined range according to the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) measurement method described in the embodiments of the present specification.

Acrylic copolymers are generally known as amorphous copolymers. However, when the units of Formula 1 are present in a predetermined proportion, and optionally when the units of Formula 1 interact with polar functional groups present in a predetermined proportion, such copolymers exhibit crystallinity. , can exhibit properties at least similar to crystallinity. When a copolymer having crystallinity or properties similar to crystallinity is applied as described above, it is possible to efficiently form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having the first and second regions having the properties described above. can. Therefore, the adhesive layer including the first and second regions can be effectively formed through the adhesive layer to which the copolymer is applied.

As the alkyl(meth)acrylate unit contained in the copolymer, for example, a unit derived from an alkyl(meth)acrylate having an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms can be used. In other examples, the alkyl group is an alkyl group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, 3 to 10 carbon atoms, 4 to 10 carbon atoms, 4 to 10 carbon atoms, 4 to 9 carbon atoms, or 4 to 8 carbon atoms. obtain. The alkyl groups may be straight or branched and substituted or unsubstituted. In one example, the unit can be formed using an alkyl (meth)acrylate having a straight or branched chain but unsubstituted alkyl group as the alkyl group.

Examples of the alkyl (meth)acrylates include methyl (meth)acrylate, ethyl (meth)acrylate, n-propyl (meth)acrylate, isopropyl (meth)acrylate, n-butyl (meth)acrylate, t-butyl (meth)acrylate, ) acrylate, sec-butyl (meth) acrylate, pentyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylbutyl (meth) acrylate, isononyl (meth) acrylate, n-octyl (meth) acrylate or isooctyl (meth) acrylate ) acrylates and the like, but are not limited thereto.

The acrylic copolymer may contain the alkyl (meth)acrylate units in a proportion ranging from about 10 to 80% by weight. In other examples, the ratio of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units is 15% by weight or more, 20% by weight or more, 25% by weight or more, 30% by weight or more, 35% by weight or more, 40% by weight or more, or 45% by weight or more. 75% by weight or less, 70% by weight or less, 65% by weight or less, 60% by weight or less, 55% by weight or less, 50% by weight or less, or 45% by weight or less. Within such a range, the desired pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be effectively formed.

The polar functional group-containing unit is a unit formed by a monomer having a polar functional group. Such monomers usually contain both polymerizable groups (ex. carbon-carbon double bonds) and polar functional groups.

Monomers having a polar functional group include hydroxyl group-containing monomers, carboxyl group-containing monomers, nitrogen-containing monomers, etc. In the present application, it is particularly advantageous to apply hydroxyl group-containing monomers. However, it is not limited to this.

Examples of the hydroxy group-containing monomer include 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl (meth)acrylate, 6-hydroxyhexyl (meth)acrylate, and 8-hydroxyoctyl. (Meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxypolyethylene glycol (meth) acrylate or 2-hydroxypolypropylene glycol (meth) acrylate, and examples of carboxy group-containing monomers include (meth) acrylic acid, 2-(meth) ) acryloyloxyacetic acid, 3-(meth)acryloyloxybutyric acid, 4-(meth)acryloyloxybutyric acid, acrylic acid doubles, itaconic acid, maleic acid and maleic anhydride, etc. Nitrogen-containing monomers Examples of include, but are not limited to, (meth)acrylamide, N-vinylpyrrolidone or N-vinylcaprolactam. One or a mixture of two or more of the above may be used.

The polar functional group-containing unit may be contained in the acrylic copolymer at a ratio of about 5 to 100 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate unit. Adhesiveness and peel strength can be stably maintained. In other examples, the polar functional group-containing unit is 10 parts by weight or more, 15 parts by weight or more, 20 parts by weight or more, 25 parts by weight or more, 30 parts by weight or more, or 35 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate unit. Part by weight or more, 40 parts by weight or more, or 45 parts by weight or more, 95 parts by weight or less, 90 parts by weight or less, 85 parts by weight or less, 80 parts by weight or less, 75 parts by weight or less, 70 parts by weight or less, 65 parts by weight 60 parts by weight or less, 55 parts by weight or less, 50 parts by weight or less, 45 parts by weight or less, 40 parts by weight or less, 35 parts by weight or less, 30 parts by weight or less, or 25 parts by weight or less.

The unit of Chemical Formula 1 is a unit containing a long-chain alkyl group, and such a unit is included in the copolymer at a certain ratio or more, and interacts with the polar functional group as necessary to make the copolymer crystalline. Alternatively, properties similar to crystallinity can be imparted.

In the units of Formula 1, R ₁ may be hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, specifically hydrogen, methyl or ethyl.

In Formula 1, R ₂ is an alkyl group having 11 to 13 carbon atoms, and such alkyl group can be linear or branched and can be substituted or unsubstituted. In one example, said R ₂ can be a linear yet unsubstituted alkyl group. For example, lauryl (meth)acrylate and/or tetradecyl (meth)acrylate can be used to form the units of Formula 1.

The units of Formula 1 may be included in the acrylic copolymer in a proportion of about 50 to 300 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units. In another example, the ratio of the units of Formula 1 is about 55 parts by weight or more, 60 parts by weight or more, 65 parts by weight or more, 70 parts by weight or more, or 75 parts by weight or more with respect to 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units. , 80 parts by weight or more, 85 parts by weight or more, 90 parts by weight or more, or 95 parts by weight or more; It may be about 160 parts by weight or less, 140 parts by weight or less, 120 parts by weight or less, 100 parts by weight or less, or 90 parts by weight or less.

The units of Formula 2 of the acrylic copolymer are units containing aromatic ketone groups or (meth)acryloyl groups in side chains.

The aromatic ketone group or (meth)acryloyl group in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may exist in that state or in a state after undergoing the following hydrogen removal reaction or radical reaction.

The aromatic ketone group in the unit of Formula 2 means an aromatic ketone group or a substituent containing such an aromatic ketone group that induces hydrogen abstraction from the polymer chain when exposed to electromagnetic waves.

Said aromatic ketone groups can remove hydrogen atoms from other polymer chains or from other parts of the polymer chains when the adhesive layer is exposed to electromagnetic waves. Such removal causes the formation of radicals, which can form crosslinks between polymer chains or within the same polymer chain. The category of such aromatic ketone groups includes, for example, aromatic ketone groups such as derivatives of benzophenone, acetophenone, or anthraquinone.

Monomers capable of deriving units of Chemical Formula 2 having such an aromatic ketone group include 4-benzoylphenyl(meth)acrylate, 4-(meth)acryloyloxyethoxybenzophenone, 4-(meth)acryloyloxy-4 '-methoxybenzophenone, 4-(meth)acryloyloxyethoxy-4'-methoxybenzophenone, 4-(meth)acryloyloxy-4'-bromobenzophenone and/or 4-acryloyloxyethoxy-4'-bromobenzophenone, etc. However, it is not limited to this.

On the other hand, the (meth)acryloyl group in the unit of Formula 2 means a (meth)acryloyl group or a substituent containing the (meth)acryloyl group that induces free radical polymerization when exposed to electromagnetic waves in the presence of a suitable radical initiator. Such a (meth)acryloyl group can act similarly to the aromatic ketone group when irradiated with electromagnetic waves.

The unit of Chemical Formula 2 wherein R ₃ is a (meth)acryloyl group can be formed, for example, by preparing a precursor copolymer and then further reacting it with an unsaturated reagent compound to introduce a (meth)acryloyl group. can be done. Generally, the (meth)acryloyl group is introduced by (1) a nucleophilic group on the precursor copolymer and an electrophilic group on the unsaturated reagent compound (i.e., the unsaturated reagent compound is an electrophilic group and a or (2) an electrophilic group on the precursor copolymer and a nucleophilic group on the unsaturated reagent compound (i.e., the unsaturated reagent compound (including both nucleophilic groups and (meth)acryloyl groups). These reactions between nucleophilic groups and electrophilic groups are typically ring opening reactions, addition reactions or condensation reactions.

In such cases, the precursor copolymer has hydroxy, carboxy (--COOH), or anhydride (--O--(CO)--O--) groups. Where the precursor copolymer has hydroxy groups, the unsaturated reagent compound sometimes has carboxy (-COOH), isocyanate (-NCO), epoxy (i.e., oxiranyl) or anhydride groups in addition to (meth)acryloyl groups. . Where the precursor copolymer has carboxy groups, the unsaturated reagent compound sometimes has hydroxy, amino, epoxy, isocyanate, aziridinyl, azetidinyl or oxazolinyl groups in addition to (meth)acryloyl groups. Where the precursor (meth)acrylate copolymer has anhydride groups, the unsaturated reagent compound sometimes has hydroxy or amine groups in addition to (meth)acryloyl groups.

In one example, the precursor copolymer can have carboxy groups and the unsaturated reagent compound can have epoxy groups. Exemplary unsaturated reagent compounds include, for example, glycidyl (meth)acrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate glycidyl ether. In another example, the precursor copolymer has anhydride groups, which are hydroxy-substituted alkyl (meth)acrylates such as 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 3-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate, etc. reacts with an unsaturated reagent compound that is In yet another example, the precursor copolymer has hydroxy groups and the unsaturated reagent compound has isocyanate groups and (meth)acryloyl groups. Such unsaturated reagent compounds include, but are not limited to, isocyanatoalkyl (meth)acrylates such as isocyanatoethyl (meth)acrylate.

In one example, the (meth)acryloyl group has the chemical formula CH ₂ =CHR ¹ -(CO)-QL- (wherein L is a linking group and Q is oxy (-O-) or -NH- ). Wherein L includes alkylene, arylene or combinations thereof, and optionally -O-, -O-( CO)-, -NH-(CO)-, -NH-, or combinations thereof. In some specific examples, the (meth)acryloyl group is combined with a hydroxy-containing group represented by the formula —(CO)—OR ⁵ —OH of the precursor copolymer and the formula H ₂ C=CHR ¹ —. H ₂ C=CHR ¹ -(CO)-OR ⁶ -NH formed by reaction with an unsaturated reagent compound which is an isocyanatoalkyl (meth)acrylate denoted by (CO)-OR ⁶ -NCO -(CO)-OR ⁵ -O-(CO)-. wherein R ⁵ and R ⁶ are each independently an alkylene group, eg, alkylene having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Also, in the above, R ¹ is methyl or hydrogen.

Meanwhile, R ₁ in the units of Formula 2 may be hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, specifically hydrogen, methyl or ethyl.

The units of Formula 2 may be included in the acrylic copolymer at a ratio of about 0.001 to 5 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units. It is possible to effectively form the first and second regions that

In another example, the ratio of the units of Formula 2 is about 0.003 parts by weight or more, 0.005 parts by weight or more, 0.007 parts by weight or more, or 0.009 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units. parts by weight or more, 0.01 parts by weight or more, 0.015 parts by weight or more, 0.02 parts by weight or more, 0.025 parts by weight or more, 0.03 parts by weight or more, 0.035 parts by weight or more, 0.04 parts by weight parts or more, 0.045 parts by weight or more, 0.05 parts by weight or more, 0.055 parts by weight or more, 0.06 parts by weight or more, 0.065 parts by weight or more, 0.07 parts by weight or more, 0.075 parts by weight 0.08 parts by weight or more, 0.085 parts by weight or more, 0.09 parts by weight or more, 0.1 parts by weight or more, or 4.5 parts by weight or less, 4 parts by weight or less, or 3.5 parts by weight 3 parts by weight or less, 2.5 parts by weight or less, 2 parts by weight or less, 2 parts by weight or less, 1.5 parts by weight or less, 1 part by weight or less, 0.5 parts by weight or less, 0.3 parts by weight or less, It may be about 0.1 parts by weight or less, 0.08 parts by weight or less, 0.06 parts by weight or less, 0.04 parts by weight or less, or 0.02 parts by weight or less. can effectively form the desired first and second regions.

In addition to the monomer units described above, the acrylic copolymer may appropriately contain other monomer units as long as they do not impair the purpose (for example, as long as they do not impair the crystallinity of the copolymer).

In one example, the acrylic copolymer included in the adhesive layer may be a crystalline acrylic copolymer. As described above, the term crystalline copolymer means a copolymer whose melting point is confirmed within a predetermined range by the DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) measurement method described in the embodiments of the present specification.

In one example, the acrylic copolymer may be a crystalline acrylic copolymer having a melting point of about −20° C. or lower as determined by the method described above. In other examples, the melting point of the crystalline acrylic copolymer is about −25° C. or less, −30° C. or less, −35° C. or less, or −40° C. or less, or −100° C. or more, −95° C. or more, or − 90°C or higher, -85°C or higher, -80°C or higher, -75°C or higher, -70°C or higher, -65°C or higher, -60°C or higher, -55°C or higher, -50°C or higher, or -45°C or higher There may be. An acrylic copolymer having such a melting point can form a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having appropriate storage elastic modulus, creep deformation rate, peeling force and recovery rate before and after irradiation with electromagnetic waves depending on the purpose.

A specific composition of the crystalline acrylic copolymer is not particularly limited. In one example, the crystalline acrylic copolymer may be a copolymer containing at least the four types of units described above. However, not all acrylic copolymers described above exhibit crystallinity. In order for the acrylic copolymer to exhibit crystallinity, at least 70 parts by weight of the unit of Formula 1 should be included with respect to 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units. In another example, the ratio of the units of Formula 1 in the crystalline acrylic copolymer is 75 parts by weight or more, 80 parts by weight or more, 85 parts by weight or more, or 90 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units. parts by weight or more, 95 parts by weight or more, or 100 parts by weight or more, or 2000 parts by weight or less, 1500 parts by weight or less, 1000 parts by weight or less, 900 parts by weight or less, 800 parts by weight or less, 700 parts by weight or less, or 650 parts by weight or less , 600 parts by weight or less, 550 parts by weight or less, 500 parts by weight or less, 450 parts by weight or less, 400 parts by weight or less, 350 parts by weight or less, 300 parts by weight or less, 250 parts by weight or less, 200 parts by weight or less, or 150 parts by weight or less It may be to some extent.

Also, in the crystalline acrylic copolymer, the ratio (A/B) of the weight (A) of the unit of Formula 1 to the weight (B) of the polar functional group-containing unit may be greater than 1.5. In other examples, the ratio (A/B) is 1.7 or more, 1.9 or more, 2.1 or more, 2.3 or more, 2.5 or more, 2.7 or more, 2.9 or more, 3. 1 or more, 3.3 or more, 3.5 or more, 3.7 or more, or 3.9 or more, or 10 or less, 9 or less, 8 or less, 7 or less, 6 or less, 5 or less, 4 or less, 3 or less, It may be about 2.5 or less or 2 or less. Also, in the crystalline acrylic copolymer, the polar functional group-containing unit may be a hydroxyl group-containing unit.

Also, the crystalline acrylic copolymer may contain the alkyl (meth)acrylate units in a proportion within the range of about 20 to 70% by weight. In other examples, the ratio of the alkyl (meth)acrylate units is 25 wt% or more, 30 wt% or more, 35 wt% or more, 40 wt% or more, or 45 wt% or more, or 65 wt% or less, 60 wt% or more. % or less, 55 wt % or less, 50 wt % or less, or 45 wt % or less. Within such a range, the desired pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be effectively formed.

Although the reason is not clear, it is considered that the acrylic copolymer is imparted with crystallinity due to the interaction or regularity of each monomer unit contained in the above ratio, and the melting point is confirmed.

A copolymer having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000,000 or more can be used as the acrylic copolymer. A weight average molecular weight as used herein means a polystyrene conversion value measured by GPC (gel permeation chromatography).

In one example, the weight average molecular weight of the copolymer is 1.1 million or more, 1.2 million or more, 1.3 million or more, 1.4 million or more, 1.5 million or more, 1.6 million or more, 1.7 million or more, 1.8 million or more, 1.9 million or more, or 200 10,000 or more, 5 million or less, 4 million or less, 3 million or less, 2.5 million or less, or 2 million or less.

Normally, the lower the weight average molecular weight of the copolymer, the greater the change in physical properties (storage modulus and/or creep deformation rate) due to irradiation with electromagnetic waves. It is advantageous to use a copolymer having a weight average molecular weight as low as possible in order to achieve a large size. However, when the weight average molecular weight of the copolymer is low, it is disadvantageous in terms of durability under high temperature and/or high humidity conditions. However, in the case of the present application, by using the above-described specific copolymer, the first and second regions can be effectively realized while maintaining a proper level of weight average molecular weight.

The adhesive layer may additionally include a cross-linking agent. The cross-linking agent may react with the acrylic copolymer to form a cross-linked structure.

The type of cross-linking agent is not particularly limited, and common cross-linking agents such as isocyanate compounds, epoxy compounds, aziridine compounds and metal chelate compounds can be used. This type of cross-linking agent is a so-called thermal cross-linking agent that forms a cross-linked structure by application of heat, and is different from a radical cross-linking agent to be described later. Specific examples of the isocyanate-based compound include tolylene diisocyanate, xylene diisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, isoboron diisocyanate, tetramethylxylene diisocyanate, naphthalene diisocyanate and any one of the above polyols (ex. and methylolpropane); specific examples of epoxy compounds include ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, triglycidyl ether, trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether, N, N , N′,N′-tetraglycidylethylenediamine and glycerin diglycidyl ether; specific examples of aziridine compounds include N,N′-toluene-2,4-bis (1-aziridinecarboxamide), N,N'-diphenylmethane-4,4'-bis(1-aziridinecarboxamide), triethylenemelamine, bisisophthaloyl-1-(2-methylaziridine) and tri-1 - One or more selected from the group consisting of aziridinylphosphine oxide, but not limited thereto. Further, specific examples of the metal chelate compounds include polyvalent metals such as aluminum, iron, zinc, tin, titanium, antimony, magnesium and/or vanadium coordinated to acetylacetone or ethyl acetoacetate. but not limited thereto.

In the adhesive layer, the cross-linking agent may be included in an amount of 0.01 to 10 parts by weight or 0.01 to 5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the acrylic copolymer. The above range may be adjusted in consideration of the cohesion and durability of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. In one example, the proportion of the cross-linking agent is about 0.05 parts by weight or more, about 0.1 parts by weight or more, about 0.15 parts by weight or more, about 0.2 parts by weight or more, or about 0.25 parts by weight. not less than about 4 parts by weight, not more than about 3 parts by weight, not more than about 2 parts by weight, not more than about 1 part by weight, not more than about 0.8 parts by weight, not more than about 0.6 parts by weight, or about 0.4 parts by weight It may be less than a part.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may contain a so-called radical cross-linking agent, which is a type of cross-linking agent different from the thermal cross-linking agent, as the cross-linking agent. Such a cross-linking agent implements a cross-linked structure through a radical reaction. Examples of such radical cross-linking agents include so-called polyfunctional acrylates, such as 1,4-butanediol di(meth)acrylate, 1,6-hexanediol di(meth)acrylate, neopentyl glycol di( meth)acrylates, polyethylene glycol di(meth)acrylates, neopentylglycol adipate di(meth)acrylates, hydroxypivalic acid neopentylglycol di(meth)acrylates, dicyclopentanyl ) di(meth)acrylate, caprolactone-modified dicyclopentenyl di(meth)acrylate, ethylene oxide-modified di(meth)acrylate, di(meth)acryloyloxyethyl isocyanurate, allylated cyclohexyl di(meth)acrylate, tricyclo Decanedimethanol (meth)acrylate, dimethyloldicyclopentane di(meth)acrylate, ethylene oxide-modified hexahydrophthalic acid di(meth)acrylate, tricyclodecanedimethanol (meth)acrylate, neopentyl glycol-modified trimethylpropane di(meth)acrylate ) acrylates, adamantane di(meth)acrylates or difunctional acrylates such as 9,9-bis[4-(2-acryloyloxyethoxy)phenyl]fluorine; trimethylolpropane tri(meth) Acrylate, dipentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate, propionic acid-modified dipentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate, pentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate, propylene oxide-modified trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, trifunctional urethane (meth)acrylate trifunctional acrylates such as acrylates or tris(meth)acryloyloxyethyl isocyanurate; tetrafunctional acrylates such as diglycerin tetra(meth)acrylate or pentaerythritol tetra(meth)acrylate; propionic acid-modified dipentaerythritol penta(meth) pentafunctional acrylate such as acrylate; and dipentaerythritol hexa(meth)acrylate, caprolactone-modified dipentaerythritol hexa(meth)acrylate or Rethane (meth)acrylate (ex. Examples include, but are not limited to, hexafunctional acrylates such as reactants of isocyanate monomers and trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate.

The radical cross-linking agent may also be present in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in an appropriate ratio depending on the purpose. It may be included in parts by weight amounts.

However, the radical cross-linking agent is not an essential component. That is, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer does not need to contain a radical cross-linking agent in order to form the desired first and second regions.

In addition to the above components, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer may contain appropriate additive components as necessary. For example, it may additionally contain components such as radical initiators, ultraviolet absorbers, light stabilizers, and plasticizers. .

The thickness of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application is not particularly limited, and it may have a usual thickness of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in consideration of the application.

The present application also relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive film or an optical laminate comprising a base film and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed on one or both sides of the base film.

That is, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application is formed on one or both sides of a base film to form a pressure-sensitive adhesive film, or formed on one or both sides of the base film, which is an optical film, to form an optical laminate. be able to.

At this time, the type of the base film that can be applied is not particularly limited. As the base film, a base film that can be generally applied to form an adhesive film can be applied.

Examples of base films include PET (poly(ethylene terephthalate)) film, PTFE (poly(tetrafluoroethylene)) film, PP (polypropylene) film, PE (polyethylene) film, polyimide film, polyamide film, and COP (cyclic olefin polymer). ) film, polybutene film, polybutadiene film, vinyl chloride copolymer film, polyurethane film, ethylene-vinyl acetate film, ethylene-propylene copolymer film, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer film, ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer Coalesced films and/or polyimide films may be used, but are not limited thereto.

The thickness of the base film as described above is not particularly limited, and may have an appropriate thickness within a range suitable for the purpose.

Also, if an optical film is applied as the base film, the type of the optical film is not particularly limited. In one example, the optical film may be a polarizing film, a polarizing plate, a retardation film, or the like. Even in such a case, the optical film can have a thickness within an appropriate range depending on the purpose.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive film or optical layered body may additionally include a release film or a protective film for protecting the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer before use, if necessary.

The present application also relates to a flexible device comprising the adhesive layer, adhesive film or optical laminate. There is no particular limitation on the form of application of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, pressure-sensitive adhesive film, or optical laminate in the device. For example, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be used for so-called OCA (Optically Clear Adhesive) or OCR (Optically Clear Resin) applications in the device. It may be the same as the application form of OCA or OCR.

In one example of such a case, the flexible device may include a display panel and the adhesive layer, adhesive film, or optical laminate present on one or both sides of the display panel. In this case, the display panel may be configured to be folded or rolled through one or more folding or rolling axes. Also, in this case, the adhesive layer may be included in the device such that the second region may overlap the folding axis or the rolling axis.

In the above description, the second region overlapping the folding axis or the rolling axis may mean that the second region overlaps the folding axis or the rolling axis when the display surface of the display panel is viewed from the front.

Other elements constituting the flexible device as described above are not particularly limited, and known flexible device constituent elements can be adopted without limitation.

In the present application, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including at least first and second regions having different physical properties from each other, wherein the greater the difference in physical properties between the regions such as elastic modulus and creep strain, the more advantageous the physical properties. Provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in which the difference is maintained relatively large in each region, and the difference in physical properties such as peel strength and recovery rate, which are advantageous as the difference in physical properties between regions is small, is maintained relatively small in each region. can be done.

In the present application, it is possible to provide a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in which the first and second regions are formed of pressure-sensitive adhesive having the same composition.

The present application can also provide adhesives for flexible devices such as foldable devices and rollable devices.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary view for explaining deformation due to stress generated during folding in a foldable device; FIG. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating formation of first and second regions in an adhesive layer; FIG. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating formation of first and second regions in an adhesive layer; FIG. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating formation of first and second regions in an adhesive layer; FIG. FIG. 4 is a view illustrating formation of first and second regions in an adhesive layer; FIG. It is drawing which expressed typically the irradiation process of the electromagnetic wave for forming an adhesive layer. It is drawing which expressed typically the irradiation process of the electromagnetic wave for forming an adhesive layer. It is drawing which expressed typically the irradiation process of the electromagnetic wave for forming an adhesive layer. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an example of a graph used in the process of measuring creep deformation rate and recovery rate; FIG. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the structure of a specimen applied in a dynamic folding test; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a process of performing a dynamic folding test; FIG.

Hereinafter, the present application will be specifically described through embodiments, but the scope of the present application is not limited by the following embodiments.

1. Evaluation of storage modulus The storage modulus was evaluated using ARES G2 (Advanced Rheometric Expansion System G2) (TA Corporation). A test piece was prepared by cutting an adhesive layer having a thickness of about 0.8 mm into a circular shape having a diameter of about 8 mm. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was manufactured by stacking pressure-sensitive adhesive layers having a thickness of about 25 μm to a thickness of about 0.8 mm. A parallel plate fixture with a diameter of about 8 mm was used to evaluate the storage modulus at the measurement temperature for the specimens. The evaluation conditions for the evaluation were a frequency of 1 Hz and a strain of 5%.

2. Evaluation of creep deformation rate (Creep) and recovery rate Creep deformation rate (Creep) and recovery rate were evaluated by the following methods. A test piece was prepared by cutting an adhesive layer having a thickness of about 0.8 mm into a circular shape having a diameter of about 8 mm. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was manufactured by stacking pressure-sensitive adhesive layers having a thickness of about 25 μm to a thickness of about 0.8 mm.

Using ARES G2 (Advanced Rheometric Expansion System G2) (TA Corporation) equipment, the specimen was mounted on a parallel plate fixture having a diameter of about 8 mm, and subjected to a pressure of about 10,000 Pa in the shear direction. A certain amount of stress was applied to the specimen for 600 seconds, and the deformation rate after the stress was removed was confirmed and evaluated as shown in FIG.

In the graph of FIG. 9, the x-axis is an axis showing the passage of time with the point at which stress starts to be applied as 0 seconds, and the y-axis is an axis showing the amount of deformation of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (strain, %), The deformation amount is the result calculated by the following formula A.

[Formula A]
Amount of deformation (unit: %) = 100 x (L _a - L _i )/L _i
In Equation A, L _a is the length (unit: mm) of the adhesive layer after deformation in the direction of deformation (the direction in which stress is applied), and L _i is the initial thickness of the adhesive layer before deformation (unit : mm).

The maximum deformation amount (10 in FIG. 9) of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer confirmed by the above evaluation was designated as the creep deformation rate value.

Also, the recovery rate was specified by the following formula B.

[Formula B]
R% = 100 x (CS)/C
In formula B, R% is the recovery rate, C is the creep deformation rate value (creep, maximum deformation rate), and S is the stress after applying the stress of about 10,000 Pa to the specimen for 600 seconds. This is the deformation rate of the test piece (for example, 20 in FIG. 9) after 600 seconds have passed after removing the stress.

3. Peel strength evaluation Cut the adhesive film (release film/adhesive layer/base film structure) to be measured into a rectangle with a width of about 25 mm and a length of about 100 mm to prepare a test piece. bottom. Subsequently, the release film was peeled off, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was adhered to soda lime glass or polyimide film according to JIS Z 0237 using a 2 kg roller and allowed to stand at room temperature for 1 day. Then, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was peeled off at a peeling angle of 180 degrees and a peeling speed of 0.3 m/min at room temperature using a TA (Texture Analyzer) equipment (Stable Micro System) to measure the peel strength.

4. Evaluation of Melting Point and Glass Transition Temperature The melting point and glass transition temperature of the copolymer were measured by a measurement method using an ordinary DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter) equipment. As equipment, DSC-STAR3 equipment (Mettler Toledo) was used. About 10 mg of a sample (copolymer) was sealed in a dedicated pan, and the temperature was raised at 10° C./min to confirm endothermic and exothermic amounts depending on the temperature, and the melting point and the like were measured.

5. Evaluation of Weight Average Molecular Weight The weight average molecular weight (Mw) of the copolymer was measured using GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography) under the following measurement conditions. A standard polystyrene (manufactured by Aglient system) was used to prepare a calibration curve when measuring the weight average molecular weight, and the measurement results were converted.

<GPC measurement conditions>
Measuring machine: Aglient GPC (Aglient 1200 series, US)
Column: PL Mixed B 2 pieces connected Column temperature: 40°C
Eluent: THF (Tetrahydrofuran)
Flow rate: 1.0 μL/min
Concentration: ~1 mg/mL (100 μl injection)

6. Dynamic Folding Test A dynamic folding test was performed by manufacturing a specimen as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, a polyimide film 200 having a thickness of about 50 μm with a hard coating layer 100 formed on both sides, an adhesive layer 300, a polarizing plate 400, an adhesive layer 300 and a display panel 500. A laminate prepared by sequentially stacking was cut into a rectangular shape having a horizontal length of about 7.8 cm and a vertical length of about 17 cm to prepare a test piece. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11, the sample was sandwiched between parallel plates with an interval of 5 mm and folded repeatedly at 25° C. for 200,000 times. Defects such as cracks in the hard coating layer were observed with the naked eye. A case where even one of the defects occurred was evaluated as NG, and a case where none of the defects occurred was evaluated as PASS.

Production example 1. Preparation of copolymer (A) 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA), lauryl acrylate (LA), 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate (HBA) and 4-benzoylphenyl methacrylate (BPMA) were mixed in 50:40:10:0. 05 weight ratio (2-EHA: LA: HBA: BPMA) into ethyl acetate as a solvent in the reactor, and a radical initiator (2,2′-Azobis (4-methoxy-2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile) ) was added at about 500 ppm and polymerized at about 50° C. for about 8 hours to prepare a polymer (copolymer (A)).

The copolymer (polymer) (A) had a glass transition temperature (Tg) of about -60°C and a melting point of about -40°C.

Production Examples 2-16. Copolymer production

Copolymerization was carried out in the same manner as in Preparation Example 1 except that the weight ratio of the applied monomers and the weight average molecular weight of the polymer (copolymer) were as shown in Table 1 below. A coalescence (polymer) was produced.

Embodiment 1.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition was prepared by adding about 0.3 parts by weight of an isocyanate cross-linking agent (xylylene diisocyanate) to 100 parts by weight of the copolymer (polymer) (A) of Preparation Example 1. The prepared pressure-sensitive adhesive composition was coated on a base film (PET (poly(ethylene terephthalate)) film using a comma coater and maintained at 130° C. for about 3 minutes to obtain a thickness of about 25 μm. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was formed.

Embodiment 2.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was formed in the same manner as in Embodiment 1 except that the copolymer (polymer) (B) of Production Example 2 was used instead of the copolymer (polymer) (A) of Production Example 1. formed.

Embodiment 3.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was formed in the same manner as in Embodiment 1 except that the copolymer (polymer) (C) of Production Example 3 was used instead of the copolymer (polymer) (A) of Production Example 1. formed.

Embodiment 4.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was formed in the same manner as in Embodiment 1 except that the copolymer (polymer) (D) of Production Example 4 was used instead of the copolymer (polymer) (A) of Production Example 1. formed.

Embodiment 5.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was formed in the same manner as in Embodiment 1 except that the copolymer (polymer) (A) of Production Example 1 was replaced with the copolymer (polymer) (E) of Production Example 5. formed.

Test example 1. Evaluation of Creep Deformation Rate and Recovery Rate The pressure-sensitive adhesive layers of the embodiments and comparative examples were evaluated for creep deformation rate and recovery rate when they were irradiated with ultraviolet rays and when they were not irradiated, and the results are shown in the table below. 2 and Table 3.

In the above, the ultraviolet irradiation was carried out by irradiating the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with ultraviolet rays at a light intensity of about 3,600 mJ/cm ² from a light source equipped with a Fusion D-bulb.

The differences in the creep deformation rates according to Equations 1 and 3 and the differences in the recovery rates according to Equations 2 and 4 in Embodiments 1 to 5 are summarized in Table 4 below.

From the results of Tables 2 to 4, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to the present application shows a relatively large difference in creep deformation rate between the area irradiated with ultraviolet rays and the area not irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and the difference in recovery rate is relatively small. You can confirm that it is controlled. Along with this, when the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application is applied to a pattern exposure technique using a mask, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a large difference in creep deformation rate is maintained while recovering. It can be seen that a multi-region pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be formed in which the rate difference is kept relatively small.

Test example 2. Evaluation of Storage Elastic Modulus and Peeling Force The storage elastic modulus and peeling force of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers of the embodiments and comparative examples were evaluated with and without UV irradiation, and the results are shown in the table below. 5 and Table 6. The UV irradiation was performed in the same manner as in Test Example 1. The unit of storage modulus below is Pa.

The difference in storage elastic modulus according to Equations 5 to 7 for the first and second regions of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of Embodiments 1 to 5 is summarized in Table 7 below, and the difference in peel force according to Equations 8 and 9. are as organized in Table 8 below.

From the results of Tables 5 to 8, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to the present application shows a relatively large difference in storage elastic modulus between the area irradiated with ultraviolet rays and the area not irradiated with ultraviolet rays, and the difference in peel strength is relatively small. You can make sure it is under control. Along with this, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the present application, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, when applied to a pattern exposure technique using a mask, maintains a large difference in storage elastic modulus while maintaining peel strength. It can be confirmed that a multi-region pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be formed in which the difference in is kept relatively small.

Test example 3. Dynamic Folding Test A dynamic folding test was performed by forming a first region 1000 and a second region 2000 as shown in FIG. . In the dynamic folding test, the folding axis 3000 overlaps the center of the second region 2000 as shown in FIG. As a result, in the case of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of the embodiment, no defects occurred after repeated folding, and no folding marks were observed after folding.

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including a first region and a second region;
The absolute value of the difference in creep deformation rate between the first region and the second region according to Equation 1 below is 20% or more, and the absolute value of the difference in recovery rate according to Equation 2 below is 15% or less. Agent layer:
[Formula 1]
D _C60 =100×(C _60.1 −C _60.2 )/C _60.2
[Formula 2]
D _R60 =100×(R _60.1 −R _60.2 )/R _60.2
In Equations 1 and 2, D _C60 is the difference in creep strain, C _60.1 is the creep strain at 60° C. of the first region, and C _60.2 is the strain at 60° C. of the second region. is the creep deformation rate, D _R60 is the difference in recovery rate, R _60.1 is the recovery rate at 60° C. of the first zone, and R _60.2 is the recovery at 60° C. of the second zone. rate. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to claim 1, wherein the second region has a creep deformation rate of 100% or more at 60°C. 3. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to claim 1, wherein the difference in creep strain rate according to Equation 1 is a negative number. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the recovery rate of the first region at 60°C is 80% or more. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the difference in recovery rate according to Equation 2 is a positive number. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the absolute value of the difference in creep deformation rate according to Equation 3 below is 5% or more:
[Formula 3]
D _CM20 =100×(C _M20.1 −C _M20.2 )/C _M20.2
In Equation 3, _DCM20 is the difference in creep strain rate, CM20.1 is the creep strain rate of the first region at -20°C, and _CM20.2 is the creep _strain rate of the second region at -20°C. is the creep strain rate. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to claim 6, wherein the second region has a creep deformation rate of 30% or more at -20°C. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the difference in creep strain rate according to Equation 3 is a negative number. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the absolute value of the difference in recovery rate according to Equation 4 below is 20% or less:
[Formula 4]
D _RM20 =100×(R _M20.1 −R _M20.2 ) _/RM20.2
In Equation 4, D _RM20 is the difference in recovery rate, _RM20.1 is the recovery rate at −20° C. in the first region, and _RM20.2 is the recovery rate at −20° C. in the second region. is. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to claim 9, wherein the recovery rate of the first region at -20°C is 70% or more. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the recovery rate difference according to Equation 4 is a positive number. 12. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising a crystalline acrylic copolymer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising an acrylic copolymer having a melting point of -20°C or lower. A pressure-sensitive adhesive film comprising a base film; and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 1 to 13 formed on one or both sides of the base film. An optical laminate comprising an optical film; and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to any one of claims 1 to 13 formed on one side or both sides of the optical film.

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